Robert B. Kohen, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine
Diplomat - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
RESUME
Professional
info
Diplomat - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - 2013 - present
Michigan Healthcare Professionals - 2013 - present
Director - Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Priveleges: Beaumont, Unasource, St. Joseph Mercy - Oakland, Providence/Providence Park, St. John - Oakland, Novi Bone and Joint, Henry Ford Hospital - West Bloomfield, DMC Surgery Hospital
Detroit Medical Center - DMC Surgery Hospital - 2011-2013
Attending Physician, Orthopaedic Surgery – Sports Medicine
Associate Team Orthopaedic Surgeon - Detroit Red Wings
Sports Medicine Fellowship Faculty – DMC Sports Medicine
· Hospital for Special Surgery Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship, New York, NY - 2010-11
o Hospital Ranked #1 for Orthopaedic Surgery by US News
o Assistant Team Physician – New York Football Giants
o NFL Combine Assistant Team Physician – New York Football Giants
o Assistant Team Physician – New York Liberty
o Assistant Event Physician – United States Open Tennis Tournament
· University of Michigan Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ann Arbor, MI - 2005-2010
o Chief Resident - 2009-2010
o Synthes Best PGY3 Teaching Resident of the Year - 2008
o In training exam HO I-IV: 92nd, 100th, 92nd, 100th percentile
o AOSSM O’Donoghue Sports Injury Research Award Winner - 2010
o Best Senior Thesis Award - 2010
o ABOS Orthopaedic Surgery Boards Part I – Passed – 99th Percentile - 2010
· University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI - 2001-2005
o M.D. (Cum Laude), Class rank: 1
o University of Michigan Academic Achievement Award - 2005
§ Awarded to the one student with the highest academic standing in the class
o Alpha Omega Alpha (3rd & 4th year) - 2004
o University of Michigan Dean’s Merit Scholarship (Gikas Pathology Scholarship) - 2001-2005
§ Full tuition scholarship awarded to 10 incoming students based on merit
o Certificate of Research Excellence at the 48th Annual Student Biomedical Research Forum - 2002
o USMLE Step 1,2,3: 263, 277, 252
· University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - 1997-2001
o B.S. (Cell and Molecular Biology with Highest Distinction)
o Overall GPA: 3.99/4.0
o University of Michigan Varsity Hockey Team Member, Ann Arbor, MI - 1998-2001
§ Left Wing #6
§ Letter-winner
§ NCAA Frozen Four - 2001
§ CCHA Regular Season Champions - 2000-2001
§ CCHA Playoff Champions - 1999
o USAA All American Scholar - 1999-2001
§ Nominated by U of M Athletic Director
o University of Michigan Scholar Athlete - 1998-2001
o Phi Beta Kappa - 2000
o James B. Angell Scholar - 1999
§ Awarded to students who achieve straight A’s in consecutive semesters
o Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society - 1999
o Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Society - 1999
o Golden Key National Honor Society - 1998
o Class Honors - 1998
o William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize - 1998
§ Awarded to top 10% of UM freshman class
o University of Michigan Regent’s Scholarship - 1997
§ Awarded to the top 10% of incoming freshman
Education
· Detroit Tigers (MLB)
o Assistant in winter team physical examinations - 2013
· Detroit Red Wings (NHL)
o Associate Team Orthopaedic Surgeon n 2011- present
· New York Football Giants (NFL)
o Assistant team physician - 2010-11
o Assisted in comprehensive medical care including training camp, sideline coverage during games, and player evaluations
at the NFL combine
· University of Michigan Football (NCAA)
o Resident physician - 2009
· Eastern Michigan University Football (NCAA)
o Resident physician for football at EMU, attended training room and covered team on game days - 2008
· University of Michigan Hockey (NCAA)
o Resident physician; responsibilities included game day management of injuries - 2006-2010
· University of Michigan other team coverage (includes gymnastics, softball, baseball, lacrosse)
o Resident physician ; responsibilities included game coverage and pre-participation physical examinations - 2006-2010
Team Experience
Publications
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Acute brachialis muscle rupture caused by closed elbow dislocation in a professional American football player.
Krych, A.J., Kohen, R.B., Rodeo, S.A., Barnes, R.P., Warren, R.F., Hotchkiss, R.N., J Shoulder Elbow Surg - 2011-12-13 -
When Do Rotator Cuff Repairs Fail? Serial Ultrasound Examination After Arthroscopic Repair of Large and Massive Rotator Cuff Tears.
Miller, B.S., Downie, B.K., Kohen, R.B., Kijek, T., Lesniak, B., Jacobson, J.A., Hughes, R.E., Carpenter, J.E., Am J Sports Med - 2011-07-07 -
Single-bundle versus double-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Kohen, R.B., Sekiya, J.K., Arthroscopy - 2009-12-01 -
The use of locked plating in skeletally immature patients.
Vander Have, K., Herrera, J., Kohen, R., Karunakar, M., J Am Acad Orthop Surg - 2008 Aug 01